1 pkg. (2 layer size) white cake mix
1 (3 oz. size) pkg. raspberry Jello, any flavor of Jello will do
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cold water

Bake cake as directed. Bake in a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes - then poke with a fork all over at 1/2 inch intervals.

Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add cold water. Spoon over cake. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Top with Cool Whip or powdered sugar.

Instead of bought cake - I use the following foundation cake:

Cream:

3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Add:

3/4 c. milk alternately with
3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
5 1/4 tsp. baking powder

Bake in a 9 x 13 inch flat pan at 350-375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.